September 28

Confucius Was Born

A teacher whose words shaped half the world

In the state of Lu during the turbulent Spring and Autumn period, Kong Qiu was born, the man the world would know as Confucius. His teachings on morality, governance, and harmony became the philosophical foundation of Chinese civilization and influenced all of East Asia. Twenty-five centuries later, over a billion people still live in societies shaped by his wisdom.

Isabel Pell Was Born

A socialite who fought the Nazis underground

Isabel Townsend Pell was born into American high society but found her calling in the shadows of occupied France. During World War II, she joined the French Resistance, risking her life to fight Nazi occupation. Her courage earned her the Legion of Honour, transforming a debutante into a decorated hero of the underground war against fascism.

Color television

CBS makes the first color televisions available for sale to the general public, but the product is discontinued less than a month later.